C121 THE DAY ON WHICH THREE BLOODLINES BECAME AROUSED

The world did not just shake.

It split.

The entire Realm of Fire burst open like an ancient shell, exposing rivers of molten light beneath the surface—light that pulsed with the rhythm of thousands of forgotten hearts.

Elara staggered as the ground lurched. Damon grabbed her arm to support her, but even he struggled against the trembling.

The First Heir didn’t move.

He stood totally still